Elmer Odell “Bockie” Deal, age 82, of Russellville, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at home.

He was born June 2, 1930, in Atkins, the son of Alis Clyde and Vollie Gail McVay Deal. He was a member of Oakland Heights Assembly of God Church and a retired farmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Wanda Owens.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Louise Deal of Russellville; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley (Alfred) Thomas of Russellville, Cindy (Carroll) Rhoads of Mayflower, Larry Owens of Russellville; stepdaughter, Beverly (Billy) Miller of Jacksonville; brothers, Fay Deal and Dallas Deal of Russellville, J.L. (Marilyn) Deal of Atkins, Clyde Deal, Jr. of Tulare, Calif.; two sisters, Betty Duvall of Morrilton, Martha Kobb of Atkins; four grandchildren, Robert Vickers, Randy Vickers, Alicia Johnson, and Kimberly Dobbs; three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at Oakland Heights Assembly of God Church in Russellville. Burial will be at Atkins City Cemetery.